How to pronounce ashiver
Say it like uh-SHIV-er. Ashiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHIV).
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- uh
- SHIV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ashiver pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHIVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ashiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SHIV-uh.
What does ashiver mean?
- Shivering.
Where does ashiver come from?
From a- + shiver.
Words that rhyme with ashiver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ashiver.
Questions about saying ashiver
How do you pronounce ashiver?
Say uh-SHIV-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈʃɪvɚ/. In British English it is /əˈʃɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ashiver?
Ashiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHIV). Broken into parts: uh · SHIV · er.
Is ashiver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈʃɪvə/ (uh-SHIV-uh).